Arabian Ranches: An Oasis in the Desert

Author : DXB Luxury Off Plan | Published On : 17 Jan 2024

In the desert just outside Dubai, Arabian Ranches is among the most popular and exclusive communities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Known for its lavish villas, championship golf courses, and family-friendly amenities, Arabian Ranches offers a luxurious suburban lifestyle against the backdrop of the arid Arabian landscape.

Overview of Arabian Ranches

Arabian Ranches was established in 2002 by Emaar Properties as a master-planned community spanning over 10 million square feet. The community contains over 2,000 Spanish-Mediterranean-style villas, as well as townhouses and apartments set amidst lush landscaping. Residents enjoy three championship golf courses, a polo and equestrian club, community parks, schools, shops, restaurants, and other amenities contained within the closed community walls. Arabian Ranches is divided into distinctive sub-communities with names like Mirador, Alma, Al Reem, Saheel, and Desert Iris, each with its own style and ambiance. Home prices in Arabian Ranches range from AED 2 million for a townhouse to over AED 20 million for a luxury villa.

Is Arabian Ranches 3 a Good Investment?

Arabian Ranches 3 is the latest expansion of the Arabian Ranches community, offering an additional 457 villas and townhouses. Launched in mid-2021, Arabian Ranches 3 features five new residential neighbourhoods - Lotus, Orchid, Lily, Jasmine, and Hibiscus - with homes ranging from 3 to 6 bedrooms. Villas feature contemporary architectural designs with open layouts, floor-to-ceiling windows, private gardens and pools.

Real estate experts widely regard Arabian Ranches as one of Dubai’s most desirable and exclusive communities. Arabian Ranches consistently experiences strong home buyer interest and solid price appreciation year after year. The average villa value has increased from AED 2 million in 2014 to AED 3.5 million today, representing over 50% price growth in 8 years. In 2021, Arabian Ranches ranked as Dubai’s neighborhood with the highest rate of price growth.

The recently completed Arabian Ranches 3 looks poised to follow the footsteps of its predecessor. With its family-friendly environment, resort-style amenities, and sense of community, demand for Arabian Ranches remains high while new supply is limited. Investors and end-users alike consider Arabian Ranches a safe long-term bet for capital appreciation and a high quality of life. In summary, Arabian Ranches 3 represents an excellent investment opportunity.

Is Arabian Ranches 3 Completed?

Yes, Arabian Ranches 3 was completed in 2021. Emaar officially announced the project sell-out and completion of all homes in October 2021. The community is now fully occupied by residents.

Arabian Ranches 3 took approximately 2 years from launch to completion. Construction began in early 2020, with the initial home deliveries occurring at the end of 2020. Through 2021, the remaining houses and amenities were finished in phases. The final touches - including the landscaping, retail areas, sports facilities and community center – were put into place by the project’s conclusion in Q4 2021.

In total, Arabian Ranches 3 added 457 luxury homes featuring Mediterranean and Spanish colonial designs to the established Arabian Ranches community. The new development includes villas with 3 to 6 bedrooms, all with private pools, yards, and indoor/outdoor living areas. The five neighborhoods – Lotus, Orchid, Lily, Jasmine and Hibiscus – each have their own architectural personality. As the second expansion of Arabian Ranches, Arabian Ranches 3 has seamlessly blended into the surrounding community with access to the existing facilities and lifestyle offerings within Arabian Ranches.

How many Arabian Ranches are there?

There is only one Arabian Ranches community, which is divided into three phases:

Phase 1:Arabian Ranches

Phase 2: Arabian Ranches 2

Phase 3: Arabian Ranches 3

Originally launched in 2002, Arabian Ranches Phase 1 covers the majority of the community with over 2,000 Spanish-style villas and townhouses, the main commercial center called Arabian Ranches Souk, multiple parks, nurseries, schools, mosques, restaurants, fitness centers and the three signature golf courses.

In 2015, Arabian Ranches 2 launched as an extension of the original community, providing an additional 184 homes.

The latest iteration, Arabian Ranches 3, was completed in 2021 with over 450 luxury villas and townhouses in five new neighborhoods. This marked the conclusion of Arabian Ranches build-out.

In summary, a single master-planned development known as Arabian Ranches now consists of three completed phases over an approximate 20 year build-out timeline by master developer Emaar Properties. The entire community is interconnected with complimentary Dubai-Spanish architectural styles and every phase has access to the lifestyle amenities, retail stores, services, and country club found throughout Arabian Ranches.

Is Arabian Ranches Expensive?

Yes, compared to other communities in Dubai, Arabian Ranches is widely considered a luxury and premium suburb with higher priced villas and cost of living. Several factors contribute to the expense of Arabian Ranches:

Prime Location: Arabian Ranches proximity to main highways, Downtown Dubai, and attractions like Dubai Miracle Garden makes it a prime location that commands higher values.

Prestige: As one of Dubai’s most prestigious addresses, living in Arabian Ranches affords a certain elite status that buyers are willing to pay more for.

Limited Supply: With limited villa supply and extremely low availability, competition is fierce among buyers, allowing sellers to demand higher prices.

High Demand: Arabian Ranches remains exceptionally popular with residents and investors year after year, further enabling sellers to ask higher prices due to excessive demand.

Luxury Living: From championship golf courses, Polo clubs, and 5-star resort style amenities, Arabian Ranches is synonymous with luxury, exclusive living, that comes at a premium cost.

Premium Build Quality: Large plot sizes, private gardens and pools, customized luxury villa designs using premium construction materials all contribute to home values that eclipse other communities with smaller or less personalized real estate products.

In summary, owning property in Arabian Ranches requires having a relatively high budget compared to other parts of Dubai. Villa prices now average AED 3.5M+ with some luxury estate homes exceeding AED 20M. The associated country club membership fees, school tuitions, retail expenditures and cost to maintain larger houses also requires significant income and assets. While expensive, Arabian Ranches remains an aspirational community that delivers an unmatched lifestyle experience for those who can afford it.